Rosa montana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chaix ex Vill.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1786
Citation Micro:
Plantae vapincenses ; 1786 346 1786
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001002107
Common Names
- Mountain Rose
- Rosa montana
- Woodland Rose
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rosa montana (also called Mountain Rose, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has pink flowers and red edible fruits. It is found in grasslands, forests, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Rosa montana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive white flowers and red fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rosa montana is a large, pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rosa montana is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by softwood cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Rosa montana
Rosa montana can be found in Asia, particularly in the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.
Species in the Rosa genus
Rosa gallica, Rosa involuta, Rosa zhongdianensis, Rosa pinnatisepala, Rosa forrestiana, Rosa ludingensis, Rosa deqenensis, Rosa derongensis, Rosa shangchengensis, Rosa miyiensis, Rosa kunmingensis, Rosa daishanensis, Rosa helenae, Rosa roxburghii, Rosa beauvaisii, Rosa sweginzowii, Rosa calyptopoda, Rosa andegavensis, Rosa praegeri, Rosa glauca, Rosa pygmaea, Rosa scabriuscula, Rosa horrida, Rosa coziae, Rosa banksiae, Rosa davurica, Rosa moyesii, Rosa verticillacantha, Rosa suberectiformis, Rosa setipoda, Rosa micrantha, Rosa subpomifera, Rosa polliniana, Rosa villosa, Rosa farreri, Rosa koreana, Rosa kokanica, Rosa platyacantha, Rosa primula, Rosa transmorrisonensis, Rosa graciliflora, Rosa taronensis, Rosa morrisonensis, Rosa kwangtungensis, Rosa beggeriana, Rosa molliformis, Rosa alberti, Rosa prattii, Rosa corymbulosa, Rosa caudata,
Species in the Rosaceae family
Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-3251: Based on the initial data import
Dominique Villars (1745-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vill.' in the authors string.
Dominique Chaix (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaix' in the authors string.